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Bob’s Burgers and the Stark Truth of Dreams

October 2, 2017May 9, 2019 Marley CruschComments Off

Loren Bouchard’s show is all about what happens when you chase your dreams, never “make it,” and deal with the aftermath.

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Bob’s Burgers and the Stark Truth of Dreams

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